Opinions please...

Azureeyes_43 · October 2009

I need some honest outsider opinions about the way this dress looks on me... Keep in mind they are pics from the first time i tried the dress on and it will need some alterations. TIA! ~ Sarahhttp://tinyurl.com/yhhuo6p http://tinyurl.com/yk9x8zw http://tinyurl.com/yzghs53 http://tinyurl.com/ygbcxb5

michelle50001 · October 2009

I think its beautiful!! It looks good on you!

KitteeBride2Be · October 2009

The dress is NMS at all, but I think it looks pretty on you. The alterations will help. Do you have a slip on underneath? The skirt could use a bit more fullness, IMO.Is this your wedding dress or one you're considering purchasing?

Azureeyes_43 · October 2009

It is one I am looking at purchasing, and no i dont have a slip on underneath, I agree it needs more fullness but this was a little mom and pop shop so they didn't carry the slips and stuff. They're will to come down to $350 from $599 so I am seriously considering the dress but i wanted opinions from others, I only took one friend with me and she wasnt very helpful as far as input.

joebeth22 · October 2009

Hi! You're adorable! I think you should try on more dresses. I don't think the halter, or near-halter neckline is great for you, and I don't think the seams on the dress or the bustline and bustier is fine enough, frankly, seamless enough (hehe). I mean, Maggie Sotteros, new for example, can be had for 700ish, and gorgeous used designed wedding dress -- by used, we mean worn once! -- can be had for 500 or less even, if that's your price range. You'd look amazing, I think, in a strapless. but i do think the natural waist (and not these super low-waisted dresses) is great on you. why don't you keep looking? it's Your Day. The dress (nearly) makes the wedding, or at least sets the tone. You should look and feel beautiful, stunning, and I'm just not sure this dress can do that for you, even altered, even as cute as you are!

KitteeBride2Be · October 2009

That's a great deal. Do you really love it? Honestly, the dress has no real "wow" factor for me. I don't think it does anything amazing for your figure, but alterations would help that as it looks like it could be taken in a bit on top.Although, it is a pretty dress, it is just that... A pretty dress. I don't love halter dresses, but the neckline looks nice on you. I hate the V at the waist and the color of the trim, but they're just not my style.There's nothing offensive about the dress, but if you don't love it, I wouldn't buy it just bc it's a good price. Good luck with your decision!

little_bird86 · October 2009

I like the dress and your headed in the right direction but I think you could do better. If I may give you a few tips they would be that the sweet heart/v-neckline is really nice on you but I think the halter part takes away from it. The fitted bodice also looks flattering on you, except I think that a slightly lower waistline on the dress would make you look longer and more balanced. I hope that helps a bit. Rememeber that you need to like the dress you pick, if your unsure keep looking. You'll know when you find it.

dianenjnj · October 2009

very good selection...i like it on you. with alterations and the right slip, etc...it'll be perfect!

PreppySailor · October 2009

That dress is pretty, and alterations might help a lot. I think the bsque waist (pointing down) might make you look a bit shorter. Have you tried on anything with an empire waist? I find that usually makes people look taller.

yellowbabyducky1 · October 2009

I agree with others. It's NMS but pretty. It kinda shortens you.I think you could do better.However, if you LOVE it, go for it!

lindseyanne1 · October 2009

I think you should keep looking. If you had to post on here to ask if it is THE DRESS then it's not, you should find something that you feel absolutely comfortable and gorgeous in. I would stay away from halter's though, I agree with some of the previous poster's it looks like it shortens you. Good luck I know you'll find an amazing dress!

mbcdefg · October 2009

I don't think it looks bad, but like a PP said I don't think it packs enough punch. It just looks blah, with nothing really special about it. I don't think it would be a huge mistake to purchase it if that's what you really want (like, it's not un-flattering on you, and it's not an ugly dress) - I think it's just boring. Maybe some glam jewelry could fix that, but with that kind of a neckline I think you'd be limited to a bracelet and earrings, no necklace (and a flashy necklace could help glam up a blah dress). A sash or a jacket/shrug could also help add some ooomph to a plain gown, but again, the neckline and the beading on this dress wouldn't really lend itself to that. I just think it's too plain on its own, but not plain enough to be able to embellish, know what I mean?You look like you have a nice figure, and that neckline makes me think that a sweetheart neckline would look nice on you, so I would keep looking and you're sure to find something that really *pops* on you.

steffenfam · October 2009

Sweetie, you are adorable but I think the dress is not quite. Maybe your friend didn't say much because there isn't much to say? It is a great price though. How long until your wedding? Maybe you could keep looking around.

Azureeyes_43 · October 2009

Thanks for the replies ladies! I'm going to go back to the store friday to try the dress on again, only this time bringing my mom with me. I really love the dress and I have a budget of no more than $400 so this dress is in my budget. Hopefully with trying it on a second time i'll really get the feel for the way the dress would look on me.

Spim7 · October 2009

The detail is beautiful. It looks great on you. I'm sure after it's altered to fit exactly it'll be incredible. But it doesn't look like it would need much work.

a2crane · October 2009

I actually really love the gown on you and it sounds like you love it too (and it is in your budget so a total plus)!!! I hardly ever come to these boards because it seems like no matter what someone is asking in terms of opinions, the comments are always negative. And...I always wonder why brides who are already married come back to the wedding plannnig boards?? Seems odd. I don't agree that the gown makes you look shorter, I really like the ribbon accent around the bottom and top of the gown. The color is also stunning and suites you. Go with your heart and be careful not to feel down after posting on these boards

KitteeBride2Be · October 2009

No one was negative. The OP got some great advice, IMO. She asked for honest opinions and that's exactly what she got. She didn't seem upset by any of it, so maybe you should take a page from her book?And...I always wonder why brides who are already married come back to the wedding plannnig boards?I just got married on Oct 3 and my wedding planning process was helped a great deal by the women who were already married and their experiences. These boards would be pretty lame if they were all sunshine, rainbows and people who spew nothing but compliments at each other.

mbcdefg · October 2009

Go with your heart and be careful not to feel down after posting on these boards

Azureeyes wasn't offended by the "honest outsider opinions" that she asked for and received, so I don't see why the heck you think she should "feel down" about it, a2crane. "Honest opinions" doesn't equal "blind validation." If you want blind validation, go talk to the club and maybe local boards, because they'll tell you anything you want to hear whether they mean it or not. That might mean that you're talked into making a crappy decision ... but, hey, at least you'll feel good about yourself!

Azureeyes_43 · October 2009

I wasn't offended at all by anyone, I asked for honest opinions and that's what I got. I'm obviously not the bride who cries when she finds her dress, so I wanted to hear from others what their opinion of the dress on me was... while keeping in mind people have different tastes, and pictures don't do justice sometimes. I've read every comment, and I am going back to the bridal store friday to try on a few more dresses as well as that one again... If I still love it Friday, i'll know it's MY dress. Thanks again ladies I really appreciate it!

joebeth22 · October 2009

I don't have much to add, but I thought I'd keep this Real conversation going a bit -- one of the few I've read on here that wasn't under Snarky Brides. Pretty much all I see on here is what one of the posters just called "blind validation". What's the point of that? I mean, girls are up on these boards with their dresses on asking for opinions -- if we can't be honest -- I didn't say mean or insulting -- then we're not being helpful. And getting back to some of these girls in some of their selections -- c'mon ladies! Won't someone say something except -- that's beautiful. "Suites" you perfectly! My, you look stunning. Omigod. Half the time, I can't believe my eyes, truth be told.This sweetheart is on a tight budget, but not too tight that she can't buy a SENSATIONAL wedding gown that rocks -- preloved, preowned, or even brand new. And some of us have tried to tell her that. She just needs to make the effort, is what I think. The gown doesn't have the weight to it that it should, it looks poorly made (though no one has come out and said this) and it is designed at the halter and bodice (very important places on a wedding gown) like a sundress! She shouldn't spend $400 on that. I'm going to stop speaking about "her" in the third person and say this to YOU sweet one: just for the hell of it, google preowned wedding dresses and look through all the gowns in your price range and size. You will be amazed.

jengourley · October 2009

You seem to have a nice curvy figure like me. Dont do what I did and get a dress that covers your womanly figure! If you have curves, show them off!! I bought a dress like this and then ended up buying a second one, mermaid style. People had steered me away from tight fitting dresses but when i started trying them on, they were stunned!! I dont like the halter either... I think you should go for a strapless!

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